In March, I moved this blog from Blogger where it had been for over three years. The new home is a self-hosted WordPress site. I have a hosting package on HostGator where this blog and my personal Webpage now reside. The move to HostGator was an excellent move for me. It costs less that what I had been paying and technical support is located in the USA. 😀
I miss Google Friend Connect. I can continue to follow you that way, but you cannot reciprocate. I also feel bad that when you leave a comment it doesn’t show your Blogger profile photo with your comment. Instead, you’ll be arbitrarily assigned an icon. Do you dislike that too? Would you like to have a personal image appear when you leave a comment on WordPress blogs? Here’s how.
You’ll need to setup a Gravatar. It’s easy and it’s free. Just visit their Website. There is a short video on the home page that explains what Gravatar is all about. Take a moment to watch that.
Next, enter your e-mail address in the place provided and then click “Get Your Gravatar.” A link will be sent to your e-mail inbox.
When you receive the e-mail, click on the link provided. This will take you to Gravatar, where you will complete your account setup. You will be asked to provide a username and password. When that step is completed, you can manage your account.
You’ll want to upload an image to your profile. You’ll see that image the next time you leave a comment on a blog that supports Gravatar. This one does.
I hope to see you on my comments page. Have a good week. :yea:
My “arbitrarily assigned” icon is prettier than my picture. But thanks for asking! :rofl:
It is your choice. :beam: I just provide the info. :angel:
I guess that is a nice design now that you mention it. 8)
I don’t think I’ll set up a Gravatar , I don’t mind the icons 🙂
Sorry to read about your hand, hope you’re feeling better.
Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mette
Thanks Mette. 🙂 And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. :angelic: The Gravatar is your choice. The info is there for those who are interested [and only if they are].
I haven’t gotten around to dealing with Gravatar. Guess I haven’t felt the need. HostGator dropped a service I had spent a lot of time developing a few years ago, and I sort of never went back.
It [Gravatar] is strictly optional, of course.
I’m sorry to hear about your negative experience with HostGator. I love having technical support available in a language that I can actually understand. 8)